announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce announcer (audio)
: one who announces: such as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

Examples of announcer in a Sentence

He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station. The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start. The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.
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Animated versions of on-air ESPN announcers including Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky will also be providing in-game commentary. Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 And before the public address announcer even had time to announce Rossi’s goal, Spurgeon tied the game on a bit of a lucky break. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024 To uncover this season’s least-favorite NFL announcers, FlashPicks—a brand specializing in betting tips, predictions, and sports news—analyzed the data and revealed their findings. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024 However, the game wasn't over, leading to some havoc as referees, security and even the public address announcer tried to get hundreds of fans off the field. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for announcer 

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of announcer was in 1549

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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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announcer

noun
an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce announcer (audio)
: one who announces: as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

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